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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.84, 32,329.80 and 13,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.84, 32,329.80 and 13,354.92 is: 18,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.84 : 32,329.80 = 13,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.84/32,329.80 = 13,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.84x = 32,329.80 × 13,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.84x = 431,761,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,761,892.62/23,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.80

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